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How to get fromLeeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Exeterby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Exeter by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 15m
    £153–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus Uk087 / ...
    9h 15m
    £32–74

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Leeds Bradford-LBA to Exeterrideshare rideshare 277.2 mi
    4h 54m

  4. Drive 277.2 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Exetercar car 277.2 mi
    4h 54m
    £67–97

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    5h 9m
    £96–186

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 38m
    £132–251

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    5h 54m
    £125–287

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h
    £96–232

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds Bradford Airport to Exeter via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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